Ashlynn

Abbott

Ashlynn Abbott, 15 of Plainview, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. A visitation will be held at 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Lemons Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Sethward Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Lemons Funeral Home. 

Ashlynn was born in Lockney, Texas on July 10, 2011, to Stephen LaDuke and Melissa Abbott.

Ashlynn was known for her joyful spirit, contagious laughter, and deep love for Jesus. She loved attending church at Sethward Baptist and was especially proud of accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. In a beautiful testament to her faith, she passed away exactly one year to the date of making that life-changing decision.

She had a gift for making people laugh and could brighten any room with her beautiful smile. Though a little clumsy at times, those moments only added to the charm that made her so loved. Ashlynn adored her siblings, treasured her family, and was known for being neat, organized, and having an incredible memory. She never forgot the little things that made people feel special.

Though her time on earth was short, Ashlynn leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, laughter, and kindness. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Melissa Abbott (Skylar Gipson) of Plainview, Texas; her father, Stephen LaDuke (Annabel) of Plainview, Texas; maternal grandparents, Mack and Debbie Schmalzried of Plainview, Texas, and Randy and Donna Abbott of Plainview, Texas; paternal grandparents, Brack and Christine LaDuke of Plainview, Texas; two brothers, Zachery Rodgers and Caleb Rodgers both of Plainview, Texas; one sister, Rilee LaDuke of Plainview, Texas; four uncles, Randell Abbott and wife Typhany of Plainview, Texas, Ronnie Ruff and wife Keisha of Quitaque, Texas, Greg Ruff of Plainview, Texas and Shanon Abbott and wife Tina of Dallas, Texas; one aunt, Lori Flores and husband Jose of Lubbock, Texas and many cousins she loved and adored.